Photo courtesy of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home - Burkburnett
Burkburnett, Texas
Jul 17, 1946 – Apr 4, 2020 (Age 73)
Kenneth Gene Frieling was born on July 17, 1946 in Grandfield, Oklahoma. He departed this life at age 73 on April 4, 2020 in Devol, Oklahoma.
Kenneth grew up in Randlett, Oklahoma. He was a 1964 graduate from Big Pasture High School in Randlett. He received his B.S. in Agriculture from Oklahoma State University in 1968. Kenneth married Lela Ann Manley (the love of his life) on June 23, 1968 in Perry, Oklahoma. They made their home in Devol, Oklahoma and were blessed with two sons, two daughters and seven grandsons. Kenneth worked for a short time as a teacher at Thomason Junior High in Lawton, Oklahoma until realizing his dream of being a devoted farmer and rancher. He had an unprecedented love for the land and was passionate about OSU sports, growing crops, raising livestock and the wonders of God’s creations and love. He was a devoted dad and papa who instilled a strong work ethic and an even stronger love for the Lord into his kids and grandkids. He was a faithful Christian, bible class leader and church elder at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clara, Texas.
Kenneth is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lela Frieling; his son, Jeff Frieling and wife Jennifer of Goodwell, Oklahoma; his son, Ben Frieling and his wife Leigh of Devol, Oklahoma; his daughter, Trudie Lenhardt and her husband Herman of Devol, Oklahoma; his daughter, Mickey Hernandez and her husband Salomon of Devol, Oklahoma; his grandchildren, Jacob Michael, Chance and Zackery Dean of Goodwell, Oklahoma, Austin and Connor Frieling of Devol, Oklahoma, and Ryker and Rylan Lenhardt of Devol, Oklahoma; great-grandchildren, Drayce and Noah Michael; and his sisters, Wanda Frantz of Iowa Park, Texas and Caroline Sue Reed of Bellevue, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Esther Frieling; his biological parents, Herman and Stella Frieling; his brother, Weldon Frieling; and sister, Teresa Oehler.
Graveside services will be held at the Burkburnett Memorial Cemetery in Burkburnett, Texas on Wednesday April 8, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Kabell officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Burkburnett.
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So sorry to hear this sad news. Kenneth was a such a good neighbor and a hard worker. Our prayers go out to you, Lela and the entire family. We send you our love.
Joe and Johnette (Martin) Harper
April 07, 2020
Lela, I'm sorry for Ken's death. Wanda called and told me. From what she told me, he'd not been doing good for some time. Cancer takes it's tole, for sure. My husband has stage 4 cancer also. It's all over his body. We spent the last two weeks in radiation. They told him that if this don't get it under control, then the next thing is cemo. He's weak and lost so much weight as it is, I don't know if he can stand it. But anyway, the Lord is in control and when the time is right, he...
Sue Reed
April 07, 2020 | Bellevue, TX | Sister
Sorry to hear about Kenneth. Prayers to Lela and family. So many fond memories of Big Pasture.
Wes & LaRue (Brandon) Bales.
April 07, 2020
Kenneth was a friend and neighbor all of my life. He was the hardest working man I knew. He was also the BEST MAN I have ever known. Rest In Peace my Friend!
Robert Robinson
April 07, 2020 | Randlett, OK | Friend
My thoughts are with Kenneth's family. I remember his mom and dad and the days at Big Pasture. Hope Kenneth and my brother, Junior, don't get in too much trouble in Heaven.
Becky Trammell
April 07, 2020 | Burkburnett, TX | Acquaintance
We are so sorry to hear of Kenneth's passing. We were apart of that community for many years. Please accept our condolences. Kevin and Lori Griffin Sykes.
April 06, 2020
I have many fond memories of Kenneth growing up attending Grace Lutheran Church in Burkburnett. My prayers are with Lela, Jeff, Ben, Trudie, and Mickey!
Les Schroeder
April 06, 2020 | Warrenton, VA | Friend
So sorry for your loss of Kenneth. It was a good and happy time in our lives raising our families at the same time in the community. Prayers for all of you!
Nita Sue Bowles
April 06, 2020 | Randlett, OK | Friend
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Larry Fowler
April 06, 2020 | Randlett, OK | Friend